Which of the following is NOT a function performed by cell membranes?
A) Rigidity for strength
B) Regulation of internal environment against changes to the external environment
C) Ejection of waste products
D) Facilitates the entry of nutrients
E) Export of products synthesised for transport out of the cell

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Cell membranes are primarily responsible for regulating the internal environment, facilitating the entry and exit of substances, including nutrients, waste products, and synthesized products for export. They do not provide rigidity for strength; that function is more associated with cell walls in plant cells and the cytoskeleton in animal cells.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Function Performed by Cell